HMS Howe (1942) BB (5th) |
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This the fifth ship to carry the name HMS Howe was originally named
Beatty but renamed Feb-1940 shortly before being launched.
Built by Cammell Laird Shipbuilders. Laid down in Jun-1937, launched 09-Apr-1940 and completed in Aug-1942. She joined the Home Fleet August 1942. Went to the Mediterranean to support the Sicily landings July-Sept 1943. Then joined the Eastern Fleet July-1944 and took part in several bombardments against the Japanese. After a refit in late 1945, became a training ship in home waters. Then went into Reserve. She was sold 1957 and broken up at Inverkeithing 04-Jun-1958. Won the Battle Honours: Arctic 1942-43, Sicily 1943 and Okinawa 1945.
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